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  1. Steve Linthicum

    Offensive Security's Free Metasploit Unleashed Course

    I'm interested in finding out if any of you have incorporated this free Metasploit Unleashed course as content in any of your classes. If so, which course level (e.g. Security+, Pentest+, etc.)?
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    N+

    A very useful resource is the presentation guide (in Excel spreadsheet format).
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    Overcoming Certification Apathy

    A clear benefit of certifications is they demonstrate a path that proves a dedication to the only requirement for this field. That is being a lifelong learner. If you are unwilling to measure up to being that lifelong learner, go into a different field of study (say teaching ancient history).
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    Certmaster Learn for Organization/Business License ITF+

    This email string brings forth a concern I'd love to see handled. How about a TTT for those of us who have questions relative to CertMaster use, licensing, integration with Canvas and other learning management systems, etc.?
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    Advisory Committee Meeting

    One of the requirements for most academic programs that are characterized by the label "career and technical education" is they need to have advisory committees composed of people from business and industry ("employers"). This requirement is in likely recognition of a need to have input on what...
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    The Review and Prep Site

    Thoughts on this site: https://reviewnprep.com/
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    Looking at what equipment would be best to stand up a lab to train for Network+, Security+ and Server+?

    Your situation is clearly challenging, but by using a type 2 hypervisor (assuming your student computers have enough CPU and RAM), many of the concepts relating to operating systems and networking can be taught in a closed environment (I suspect that is likely what you are currently doing). My...
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    Get Your CompTIA and CIN Swag!

    Yes, a selfie.....
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    Looking at what equipment would be best to stand up a lab to train for Network+, Security+ and Server+?

    While I'm appreciative of the benefits associated with using real hardware in our teaching labs, I think we have to be realistic with what's going on with IT and a move towards software-defined networking and virtualization. This morning I received an email that pointed to a workshop today that...
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    Hello - welcome to CIN

    Allen is Mr. CyberPatriot. His teams, over the years, have placed high (often first) in the Air Force Association's CyberPatriot competitions. See for example HERE, where his "all services division" team placed first in this year's competition (a repeated pattern). Allen is a retired Naval...
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    CAS-004 TTT

    How time passes so quickly. According to CompTIA's website, "The new CASP+ (CAS-004) exam will launch October, 2021!" Seems like only yesterday the CAS-003 was released.
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    Hello - welcome to CIN

    Guys I've worked with Allen over the years and his efforts, particularly in advancing cybersecurity learning at the middle school, high school, and college levels is simply outstanding. Allen, you are a welcome addition to CIN.
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    CompTIA Cloud+ Labs Needed

    One thought is to bring into your Cloud+ course free materials provided by the major cloud services providers (AWS, Microsoft, Google). A resource I've enjoyed is the Microsoft 2-day virtual training that is free and includes a free exam voucher for its AZ-900 Fundamentals certification. Click...
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    Pacing Guides

    Mary, you might find the attached useful. It relates to a Security+ class I'll be teaching that starts September 21st and ends November 30th (ten weeks with two sessions a week, each lasting two hours). I have also attached another one for a 18-week class I'm teaching for the fall semester that...
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    CompTIA National CTE Advisory Council Seats Available

    Fortunately, I'm (1) semi-retired, (2) averse to meetings, and (3) from California. Therefore, do not qualify for this role.
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    CIN Meetup Photo

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    Certmaster Instructor Training?

    Rick, I concur...
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    CIN Meet Up

    I wandered around and felt alone.....
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    You Did IT!

    Only 17?
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    Network+ N10-008 Sneak Peek

    For those like me who were unable to attend the entire event (I left shortly after Stephen's 007 joke), you can access the recording at: https://bit.ly/CINSP-NetPlus008